No immediate romantic story coming here folks, Premier League side on top.

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21: SUNDERLAND 0 - 0 BURNLEY

Analysis from our reporter Ian Murtagh, at the Stadium of Light.

Twenty minutes gone on Wearside and it's Burnley who have carved out the first big chance of the game with Vokes bringing a fine save out of Mannone after Arfield's pass had sliced open the Black Cats' defence.

Earlier, Rodwell wasn't too far away with a left foot shot from the edge of the box but the home side have yet to seriously test Nick Pope in the Clarets' goal.

Barton has been steady rather than spectacular so far. Predictably, his every touch is booed by the Sunderland fans.

This one’s got the feel of a good, old-fashioned FA Cup tie about it. Two proper clubs fighting for a place in the Fourth Round.

Both managers will want to take their side as far as they can and you can guarantee both will be tugging their hair out at some point . . . well what’s left of it.

Baggies boss Tony Pulis keeps what little hair he’s got left hidden away under his trademark baseball cap while Steve McClaren is still desperately trying to hang on to his. Both can’t emerge winners that’s for sure...